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Toronto, Ontario - In celebration of the upcoming Black History month and in keeping with our traditions of exploring and discovering cultural freedoms and expressions, Hart House is pleased to host an evening of performance and discussion. Told through a series of comedic sketches, The Black-Jew Dialogues features Larry Jay Tish and Ron Jones as they take the audience on a hysterical and poignant ride through a discussion of their own experiences, the history of their people, and why there has been a growing rift between the two groups since the early 70's. Through their stories the audience gains insight to the true nature of prejudice and how our inability to face our own biases separates us in ways that we may not even think about.
Following this extraordinary two-actor play on the history and absurdity of prejudice will be a discussion with the performers and creators of the piece led and facilitated by Kevin Lunianga the Political Director of the Black Students Association with opening and closing remarks by other students.
"The Black-Jew Dialogues were an eye opening, and jaw dropping experience at Bryant University. Ron and Larry were hilarious, yet got their point across when it came to more serious matters. Not only did I learn something new in a fun way, I also took away lessons that can be applied to not only Black-Jewish relations, but to race relations as a whole. I highly recommend this hilarious trunk show for your school."
Bryant University, Multicultural Student Union, President '08-'09
"The conversation created the opportunity for discussions on race and racial issues in our school community that we had not been able to do on our own."
Principal, Northampton High School
The Black-Jew Dialogues
So Different. So Alike. So Who Knew?
January 25, 2011 at 7:30pm
Presented by the Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity Office, the Black Students Association, the Centre for the Study of the United States at the Munk School of Global Affairs, Hart House and Hillel of Greater Toronto.
Written and Performed by Larry Jay Tish and Ron Jones
Directed by Margaret Ann Brady
When: January 25, 2011 7:30 pm
Where: Arbor Room, Hart House
Cost: FREE!
Please note: Sammy's Student Exchange will be open during the event and offers a limited menu and a licensed bar.
2012-01-04
Toronto: Hart House Theatre presents “The Black-Jew Dialogues” on January 25